GOTR 5K

Daisy Dash 5K - May 17, 2008

Saturday - May 17

8:00 am
@ Fair Oaks Mall

On line registration

Join us for Girls on the Run's largest 5K across the country!

The Daisy Dash 5K will celebrate the conclusion of the Girls on the Run of Northern VA Spring Season for over 2100 girls in the Northern Virginia area.

Join nearly 5,000 girls, buddy runners, coaches and parents in this one-of-a-kind event!

Cost: April 26 - May 14 - $25
Kids 12 and under - $15

RACE COURSE

Click here for course turn by turn and and course map

WITHOUT EXCEPTION, NO BABY JOGGERS, HEADSETS, IN-LINE SKATES, BICYCLES, OR PETS ARE ALLOWED ON THE 5K COURSE.

Race Etiquette to Remember
(please review for your race day safety)

· When running a race, refer to etiquette you may use while shopping at the mall
· Only runners will be allowed to enter the start line corral
· Faster runners to the front of the corral
· Slower runners/walkers to the back of the corral
· When running please stay to the right of the cones at all times
· Should you need to stop at anytime during the race, please move to the far right
· Slower runners/walkers stay to the far right
· Run/walk the course in pairs, no 3 or more groups across the lane, this allows faster runners to pass on the left
· Buddy runners running with pairs, please run behind your pair
· Allow for runners to pass on the left
· Please pass slower runner/walkers on the left
· When receiving water from the water stop, take a cup of water and KEEP MOVING
· Throw your cup on the ground, you have a license to litter...this time!
· Keep in mind - when on the main roads, we have ONE lane for runners, the other lanes will
remain open to traffic.
· When crossing the finish line KEEP MOVING!
· After crossing the finish line, be sure to remove your timing devise and return it to a volunteer (there is $35 charge for all non-returned timing devises)

Parking

The Daisy Dash 5k is expecting 5000 runners. Please keep the following in mind as you navigate your way to the race site.

Parking:
Entering Fair Oaks Mall from Fair Lakes Pkwy - turn left on Ring Rd and follow to park in front of Sears, Lord & Taylor and other parking lot areas to the left.

Entering Fair Oaks Mall from Rt. 50 - turn right or left and park in parking lot areas in front of Lord & Taylor, Macy’s and JC Penny’s.

Start/Finish Line:
Will be along Ring Rd. in front of the Macy’s Garage.

Click here for Race Site Maps

RACE PACKET PICK UP

Race packet pick-up will be at Fair Oaks Mall on Thursday, May 15 from 4 PM-8 PM and Friday May 16 from NOON - 8 PM.

Packet Pick up will be located in the Community Room on the second level of Fair Oaks Mall. Please park and enter the mall at the Cheesecake Factory and Corner Bakery entrance. Stay to the left of the escalators as you walk past the Corner Bakery. The entrance towards the Community Room is to the right of Picture People. Please follow the GOTR Packet Pick Up signs.

There will be NO Race day packet pick-up.

All registered runners will receive a short-sleeve t-shirt* and timing chip*. There is NO discount for using your own champion chip.

GOTR Parents: please confirm with your coach if you need to pick up your race packet. Many coaches will distribute packets on race morning.

*subject to sizing availability
*there will be a $35 charge for lost/chips not returned

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CHIP TIMING

What is Chip Timing?
All registered runners will receive a small, black, plastic "chip" that will need to be attached to the runner's ankle and worn through the duration of the race. There is a small computer chip located in each of these chips, which will record the exact time (as the racer runs across a timing mat) the runner crossed both the start and finish line, providing a more accurate race finish time.

What do I do with the chip after the race?
Once runners have crossed the finish line, they will be directed into a coral where they will be assisted in removing the chip from their ankle. DO NOT LEAVE THE RACE GROUNDS WITH THE TIMING CHIP. If you are outside of the chip-removal area and realize you still have your chip, please do NOT give it to any volunteer. Please go back to the chip-removal coral and place the chip in one of the available buckets. If you find a chip after the race is over, please contact us immediately and mail it to the office. All chips MUST be received by our office by May 25th.

What happens if I don't return the chip?
There is a $35 charge for all timing chips that are not returned by May 25th. ALL chips should be returned at the finish line on race day. If needed mail chips in a padded envelope to Girls on the Run of NOVA Attention: Chip Enclosed 10560 Main Street Suite 420 Fairfax VA 22030.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

8 AM - Race to start - across from Macy's Garage

Immediately following the race - Awards, Music, Random Prizes

Awards ceremony and Random prizes immediately following the race with great music by
Natural Selections!

AWARDS & PRIZES

NEW! Age group trophies for females in Girls on the Run program to the top 5 finishers in the following groups:
8 - 9; 10 - 11; 12 - 13; 14 - 15.

Age group awards to NON - Girls on the Run Program Participants to top two finishers in the following groups:
7 & under; 8 - 10; 11 - 14; 15 - 19; 20 -29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+.

All participants are eligible for random prize drawing during the awards ceremony.
You must be present to win.

OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER

Smile big! The Girls on the Run Daisy Dash will be photographed by Dan Hicok (www.danhicok.com). Dan is a sports action photographer from Burke, VA. His work has been published in Triathlete Magazine, Metro Sports, USAT Magazine, and his own regional magazine, Tri-DC (www.tri-dc.com). Photos will be available about a week after the event at the following website: Daisy Dash Photo Website